Norvasc with diovan
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I'm a 64 yrs. old woman who used to take Diovan 320 mg. & Toprol 50 mg. for my B.P. My B.P. readings was okay but my Doctor discontinued the Toprol because my heart rate usually on the 40's. I am currently taking Norvasc 5mg. with the Diovan 320 mg. So far, my B.P. readings is very good, 110/70. But eversince I started the Norvasc, my left leg is swelling and it is becoming worst. I'd like to ask my Doctor to discontinue the Norvasc.
Several years ago my doctor said I could go off it as I was on Norvasc and Diovan. Based on a 24 BP monitor, it was discerned I did not need the Atenolol. I was able to cut my dose to 25mg. but cannot get off it. I become irritable, jittery and have a short fuse. Recently, became a vegan and my BP has dropped so I tried to d/c the atenolol once again. Will I ever be able to get off this med. my BP is 101/60 just on 5 mg. of Norvasc.
Hello,
This is my story:
About 3 months ago I went to the emergency room due to palpitations. I was 230 lbs and not eating well. My height is 5' 9". That night I felt my heart skipping beats. I could not sleep that night thinking I was having a heart attack. The ER doctor said my heart was fine and all I had was too much adrenaline, and gave me Norvasc (which I didn't take). My family doctor then referred me to a cardiologist. I had a stress test with a nuclear imaging.
I am on Diovan 80mg with a water pill 12.5mg. I take this pill everyday and it is doing nothing for my bp. I have taken Norvasc, Atenolol, and Hydrochlorothiazide in the past and had no relief. I can feel my heartbeat all over my body (fingers, toes, temples, top of head, stomach, neck, ears, eyes) and can also see it in my chest, stomach, neck, and sometimes my wrists.
isn't the norvasc (5mg) enough to control his blood preasure if it keeps it in a low enough range?
Not sure this is of any help to you other than to say I had no problems with the procedures or with recovery, really a "non-event" in my experience. I guess that's to your question. I say, why not if there is any chance there is a problem that can be found by that examination?
Overall you appear to be in great physical shape, the EF could be higher, mine is about 60% following mitral valve repair. I will be 70 in June. I suffer from AFib.
I take 5mg Norvasc with 100 mg of a beta blocker(Lopressor) and Isosorbide (Nitrate) and Tricor every morning without any problems. But I am confused as to why Norvasc and Cardizem. They are both calcium channel blockers. Maybe someone can enlighten me on that. Have you talked to your pharmacist about any concerns?
I don't know how soon you're going to see your cardiologist, but for gosh sakes, if the scan confirmed the ultrasound's problem with the kidney artery, then you should be in his office ASAP and he ought to be addressing that issue forthwith. As for the further test that causes an allergy problem, perhaps they could do it without the contrast dye.
I found this on the all experts - hypertension forum. According to the answer below - this treatment is appropriate......read on.
Expert: Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C
Date: 8/22/2005
Subject: Hypertension - Medication
Question
Dear Dr. Cusumano,
My question pertains to the possibility of combining the following two drugs: Tenormin; and Norvasc.
Currently, I take 100 mg Tenormin in a single dose. In fact, I have been taking this for the past 5 years.
This can be caused by your heart pausing suddenly for a long moment, plaques in your carotid arteries, or a sudden drop in blood pressure for some other reason...Syncope can occur with Diovan, but it is usually because of the patient getting up too fast and their blood pressure was unable to compensate for the sudden position change...
I was on Norvasc but my Dr. changed to Cardizem, I have trouble swalloing and the Norvasc dissolved in my mouth quickly to make it easier to take, the Cardizem Er is a big capsule that is hard to take, should I ask my Dr to go back on Norvasc?? they both seem to work equally well....
Yes, but I would advise you get the doctors ok before doing this. It's always good to make your doctor aware of what's going on with you and your meds before you make any changes, as heart medications are a dangerous thing to play with. I only say it's ok to take the two together because I am an RN and know that Clonidine is commonly prescribed as an as needed medication for breakthrough hypertension. So I would make a call to your doctor before making changes.
my Dad went to see our family doctor. had his blood work and ecg done and showed no sign of heart attack over the weekend. the cardiologist and physician talked and they put my dad back to metoprolol 25mg with the diovan 160/12.5mg. so now he's on lipitor 80mg once daily, metoprolol 25mg (2x daily), diovan, and aspirin 81mg. any comment on this prescription mix? thanks so much for your advice.
i just looked on drugs.com on their interactions checker and between the two there were no interactions found, However, there are interactions with other medications. You should look at that site, it gives a lot of good information about all kinds of medication, like your second medication Norvasc shouldn't be taken with grapefruit. Hope that helps.
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